Craft Kits for Kids
When you need a gift for those 7 to 12 years old, consider a craft kit. Those tough to buy for children, be it your own child, nieces and nephews, or neighbors or friends of your children, might really enjoy a quiet craft instead the latest battery-operated whatever.
When you buy a craft kit, nearly everything the child will need is provided so there's no guessing about how much you need or what color to get or whether it's the right size. Kids can start crafting right away!
I made this crewel needlework wall hanging from a kit when I was a kid. I received it as a Christmas gift and really enjoyed working on it.
Photo Credit: Peggy Hazelwood
Children's Craft Ideas
Think About What You Enjoyed Doing!
Kids Sewing Kits
Make Sure They're Ready to Handle a Sharp Needle
Hello Kitty Chainstitch Sewing Machine
Colorbok Learn To Stitch Kit Beginner Deluxe Heart
See and Sew:
A Sewing Book for Children
Needlwork Kits -- Knitting and Crocheting
Or Choose a Beginner's Book, Needles, and Yarn
I Taught Myself Crochet Beginners Kit
Alex Granny Squares Crochet Kit in Carry Case
Kids Knit!:
Simple Steps to Nifty Projects
I Taught Myself Knitting Beginners Kit
Alex Yarn Craft Kit in Carry Basket
Kids Crochet:
Projects for Kids of All Ages
Make Potholders with a Loom
This is a winning child's craft.
Harrisville Designs Cotton Loops
POT HOLDER weaving LOOM & loops colored FABRIC kid NEW
Cross Stitch, Needlepoint, Embroidery Kits
Craft Kits for Kids
An Assortment of Kits to Delight One and All
Printables ~ Puzzles ~ Worksheets
for more kid fun!
Five Senses Worksheets
Our five senses are vital to living and enjoying ourselves. Use these five senses worksheets to teach children about sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch....
Flag Worksheets
Each country in the world and each state in the United States has its own flag, so use flag worksheets to introduce students to new countries and to educate ...
Printable Maps for Kids
Bring the world to your child with printable maps for kids. Maps can be found in many forms: wall maps, maps in an atlas, globes, road maps or street maps
Brain Teasers for Kids
Brain teasers for kids offer hours of fun, whether you're a kid or not. While kids work on brain teasers they are also learning things like logic, rational
Animal Worksheets
Since most kids love animals, use these fun critters to your advantage. Animal worksheets with images of animals and names of animals make learning fun.
Dot to Dot Worksheets
Dot to dot worksheets are fun for kids of all ages. Using easy dot to dot sheets is a great way to reinforce numbers and counting for young children.
Printable Sewing Cards
With these printable sewing cards, also called lacing cards or lace-up cards, your little ones can sew too. You know how kids are: monkey see, monkey do.
Coloring Pages of Dresses
Playing dress up is often a young girl's first introduction to fashion. Take it a step further, and print some fashion coloring pages and color.
Cut Out Paper Dolls
Children love using their imaginations, and pretend play with cut out paper dolls gives them the chance to make up their own stories using paper dolls.
Spot the Differences
We've all seen those find the differences worksheets where two pictures are shown. One has things removed or added, and the trick is to spot the differences....
Food Coloring Pages -- Healthy Eating
These food coloring pages will help children learn about healthy eating while having fun. With the new food plate that emphasizes healthy eating...
Lighthouse Coloring Pages
Lighthouses are so unique that they make great travel destinations. Walking to the top of a lighthouse is usually pretty interesting because of the winding, ...
Pet Coloring Pages -- Printable Worksheets
When you need a fun activity for you and Rover (or for the kids), check out these printable pet coloring pages.
Plant Worksheets
Plant worksheets are a great way to teach children about the life cycle of plants and more.
Farmer Coloring Pages
Children love animals, especially farm animals. Farmer coloring pages depict farm life similar to stories and picture books that appeal to kids.
Printable Word Searches
Printable word searches can be used for fun or as educational aids. Word search puzzles are great to reinforce spelling of words that children are learning, ...
Origami Downloads
Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper to create designs. Origami is 3D art that everyone who can fold paper can enjoy.
What crafts did you enjoy as a child?
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Jan 27, 2012 @ 6:49 am | delete
- I learned how to knit when I was young and had a hard time at the beginning, but then suddently it became easier. And that's when the fun of knitting began.
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I liked sewing doll clothes,
making potholders, and making candles when I was a kid.
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